June 1 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET Tuscan Kitchen Seaport in Boston | Private Event (Invite Only) All Proceeds to Benefit Civics and First Amendment Education in New England About the New England First Amendment Awards Event Program Transcripts and Audio • Presentation of the Hamblett First Amendment Award • Presentation of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is celebrating Sunshine Week with several open government programs and an op/ed available to all newsrooms and advocates for publication. The goal of Sunshine Week — March 12-18 this year with related events occurring throughout the month — is to […]

The goal of Sunshine Week — March 12-18 this year with related events occurring throughout the month — is to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know. COMMENTARY If you are looking […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently defended the right to publish information about matters of public concern, arguing that the right is clearly established and qualified immunity should not be granted to Massachusetts school officials who tried to prevent a citizen from exercising this […]

Join NEFAC, Student Press Law Center for Massachusetts Civics Week Discussion on Thursday FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and the Student Press Law Center will present a discussion on journalism as part of the third annual Massachusetts Civic Learning Week. The state-wide celebration begins today and is organized by […]

  Share Your Stories and Wave the Banner for Student Journalism Across the Country on Feb. 23 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org To celebrate the fifth annual Student Press Freedom Day on Thursday, the New England First Amendment Coalition and its partners are highlighting the story of two former student […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition called on the Vermont Judiciary today to allow remote access to court hearings for all members of the public. “Changes to the current court rules should make clear that any hearing that would otherwise be in-person and open to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition, the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications and the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law are celebrating Sunshine Week with a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. ET on March 16. The discussion will focus on the values of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently argued for immediate public access to civil complaints filed in Virginia, emphasizing open government principles that apply to courts across the country. “A well-functioning democracy requires a public that is knowledgeable and informed about the workings of the […]

Register Now for Classes with Local Attorneys FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its series on state open meeting laws with new classes on public commentary. The classes will feature a local attorney who will explain their respective state law on public comments […]